Wash And Cut Cucumbers Into Sticks. Place In Glass, Enamel Or Crockery Container. Pour Boiling Water Over The Cucumbers; Let Stand For 4 To 5 Hours. Drain Water And Pack Cucumbers Tightly In Hot Glass Jars. Make Pickling Solution Of Vinegar, Sugar And Spices. Pour Over Cucumbers. Fill To Within 1/2" From Top. Seal Jars And Boil For 3 Minutes.